ASUS WL-520GU Wireless Router

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 6.5 x 1.2 inches ; 9.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000R3BTDC
• Item model number: WL-520GU
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,308 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #76 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Routers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 14, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Setting up your wireless Internet sharing router is as easy as 5 mouse clicks with ASUS. The WL-520gU integrates a simple yet thorough interface, EZ USB Multi-function printer sharing, bandwidth management and much more in a compact and simple design.

The WL-520gU also features BroadRange wireless G technology that provides 3 times the coverage area of standard wireless G routers, ensuring a good signal throughout the house. With the latest wireless encryption standards, combined with an easy to browse network map, your network is both safe and easy to control.

Sharing the Internet and multifunction printer is made easy and affordable with the ASUS WL-520gU, making it perfect for small offices or home businesses.

Key Features

• All-in-One Printer Server: simultaneously share printers and scanners among multiple users
• Auto-detection & EZ UI (Easy User Interface): the easiest way to setup your router
• EZ QoS: simple, powerful bandwidth allocation streamlines your Gaming/Audio/Video experience
• BroadRange Technology: delivers 300% more signal coverage than standard 802.11g
• WDS (Wireless Distribution System): allows for bridging of two WL-520gU units to enable extra wireless coverage
• 125 High Speed Mode (HSM): provides 135% transfer speed compared to standard 11g product
• DD-WRT Support: supports DD-WRT open source code firmware for advanced features***

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ASUS Innovation and Quality

ASUS is the world leader in motherboards and graphics cards, and is the fastest growing of the top 10 notebook brands (currently number 5).* The ASUS product portfolio includes notebooks, Eee PCs, motherboards, graphics cards, wireless, and much more. In 2008 alone, ASUS products won 3,056 distinguished awards thanks to the innovative user-centric technologies such as ASUS' exclusive EZ MFP, the easiest way to share an USB multifunction printer wirelessly with multiple users.

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EZ Multifunction Printer (MFP) Sharing

With the EZ Multifunction Printer Sharing feature, up to 12 users can share an USB multifunction printer to print and scan wirelessly using the ASUS WL-520gU. The WL-520gU utilizes an auto switching function that automatically switches users as needed and eliminates the trouble of disconnecting/reconnecting when users take turns printing. This saves you from purchasing a costly 24 hr. dedicated printing station PC or dedicated print server. With a quick setup and easy USB connection for EZ MFP Sharing, the ASUS WL-520gU is the ideal wireless router for small office and home businesses.

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EZ and Quick Setup with EZ UI (Easy User Interface)

Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Simply hook up your router and QIS will automatically guide you through the setup in 3 easy steps, it is as if no manual is required. 1. Open your browser 2. Enter the necessary setup instructions 3. Once finished, QIS loads up your default homepage. Simplified Network Map This straight-forward user interface helps users quickly manage users and devices, setup your networking environment and identify issues. Compared to non-ASUS routers with hidden submenus and separate status pages, the ASUS network map offers fast network maintenance without sacrificing control. Dr. Surf Dr. Surf is your personal wireless doctor. Offering real-time network diagnostics, Dr. Surf auto-detects connection problems and provides possible solutions.

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EZQos - Bandwidth on Demand

EZ Quality of Service lets you dynamically allocate bandwidth between browsing, online games, Internet applications (such as BitTorrent), and voice/video streaming. You can also optimize bandwidth amongst any combination of these applications on the fly. Simply click the scenarios best suited to your Internet use and the WL-520gU will automatically prioritize bandwidth according to the user settings. With the EZQoS, you can enjoy smooth and seemless Internet communication even when using bandwidth saturating applications such as BitTorrent.

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300% More Wireless Coverage and Latest Wireless Encryption Methods

BroadRange Technology: The ASUS WL-520gU offers BroadRange technology that delivers 300% the signal coverage of standard 802.11g. This enables you to stay connected to the network and Internet wirelessly throughout a larger area. 125 High Speed Mode (HSM): Provides 135% faster transfer speed compared to 802.11g. Wireless Distribution System (WDS): Bridge two WL-520gU to enable total wireless coverage in two buidlings or an enormous residential complex. Strong Wireless Securtiy: Includes the latest industry standards for wireless data encryption so you can have a piece of mind when sharing your Internet and network. (WEP, WPA, WPA2 and more) DD-WRT Support: WL-520gU supports DD-WRT open source code firmware. Check the following website for detail. http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv3/dd-wrt/hardware.html

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Warranty

ASUS 2 Years Global Wireless Warranty

ASUS WL-520gU's come with ASUS 2 years global wireless product warranty.
Please visit Support.ASUS.com for more details on ASUS wireless product warranty policy.

What's in the Box

ASUS WL-520gU wireless router

2 dBi detachable antenna

Ethernet Cable

Application CD

Power Adapter (5V 2A)

Quick Starter Guide

Warranty Information Cards

Specifications

Network Standard: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE802.3x, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IPv4, CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD, ICMP

Operating Frequency: 2.4G ~ 2.5GHz

Data Rate: 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps

Operation Channels: 11 for N. America, 14 Japan, 13 Europe (ETSI)

LAN Ports: WAN x 1, LAN x 4 RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT

Antenna Support: Antenna Diversity, 1 internal antenna on board, 1 external detachable antenna (RP-SMA connector)

USB Interface: 1 x USB2.0 for MFP (multifunction printer) sharing

LED Indicators: Power x 1, AIR x 1, WAN x 1, LAN x 4

Security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA-TKIP/AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-ENT, Radius with 802.1x

Authentication: MAC address, 802.1x

Firewall: NAT Firewall, SPI (Stateful Package Inspection) Firewall, WAN ping control, Single Port and Port Range filter, URL based filter, MAC Address filter

VPN Features: IPSec Pass-Through, PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through

Network Protocol: Support UPnP, DHCP, DNS Proxy, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trigger, Virtual Server, Virtual DMZ, VPN Pass-Through, WDS

Utilities: EZQoS – BODTM (Bandwidth-On-Demand)
WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia), Device Discovery: discovers WL520GU in network and help user to invoke Web Configuration page
EZSetup: Help you to setup wireless and Internet connection easily
Firmware Restoration: Restore firmware while system enters rescue mode
Network Printer Setup Program (in utility CD): Share your MFP (multifunction printer) scanning and printing function simultaneously and wirelessly.

DC Power Adapter: DC Output: +5V with max. 2A current Note: Use only the adapter included in the package. Using other adapters may damage the device.

Temperature: Operating: 32~104 degrees F, Storage: -22~122 degrees F

Humidity: Operating: 50~90%, Storage: 20~90%

Phys.Dimension(LxWxH): 6.46 x 4.59 x 1.22 inches

Net Weight (estimated): 0.52 lbs

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice.

Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.

Product may not be exactly as shown in photos.

* According to IDC's Q4 2008 Worldwide Portable PC Shipments data.

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Product Description

ASUS WL-520gU 802.11b/g Wireless Router up to 54Mbps with All-in-One Print Server/ DD-WRT Open Source support

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product... after firmare replacement, February 24, 2009

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Tirso Julio Ramírez Pérez - See all my reviews
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This router router can do a lot more if you replace the original firmware with DD-WRT, Tomato or OpenWRT:

VPN, OpenVPN, NAS, BitTorrent, radio output power control, Wireless Print server, etc. It is possible to use a USB hub to connect several devices including printers.

Possibilities are endless.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, if you use third party firmware!, June 24, 2010

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B. M Sullivan (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS WL-520GU Wireless Router (Personal Computers)

I want to preface this review with a warning, if you don't intend to use Tomato or DDWRT firmware on this device then DO NOT purchase it! That being said, I popped this out of the box and installed Tomato ND almost immediately. The general consensus on the stock firmware is that it is abysmal and not worth touching!

So far I have three of these running, one at home and two at the office. All of them have been running flawlessly for months. I think my longest runtime is 80 days, but only due to power outages! The office ones are also running WDS, with the main one running a modified Tomato ND version with OpenVPN, which also works flawlessly.

I was slightly concerned about ventilation on these boxes, as they are just plastic with two minor vents yet I haven't had any issues. One of the office WDS links is running in an unventilated computer cabinet and hasn't had so much as a hiccup. One thing to note on WDS though is that I was unable to get them to run unless I used WPA/AES, TKIP would not work at all. This isn't a big deal, but is counterintuitive during setup.

Whether you choose to run Tomato ND or DDWRT is entirely up to you, but I don't think you will be disappointed with either one! Initial setup can be daunting for the technically challenged, but there are walk through guides out there. Definitely worth every penny, especially if you can get one with a rebate!

UPDATE: Just wanted to update everyone. I thought my uptime record for one of these boxes was 80 days, but I just checked on one attached to a UPS and it came in at an incredible 230 days!!! To me that speaks volumes about these little boxes.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just get the tomato or DD-WRT firmware and its great!, March 23, 2010

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Trevor Muhlestein "Foremore" (Provo, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS WL-520GU Wireless Router (Personal Computers)

Just as so many people have said this before, make sure you grab the DD-WRT firmware or the tomato firmware with the teddy bear mod and you should be just fine. its an amazing product. I havn't had it go down once in the last month I have had it. It pairs nicely with my Linksys m100 cable modem for Comcast. I am pushing close to 20 Mbps constant. I was very concerned about how much power this USB port had on it and if I needed a powered USB splitter or not. Well I took the risk and I have a 4 port Belkin Mini Hub (F5U407) connected to it so I can connect my printer and my usb HDD to it and it works great! Tomato allows me to run a FTP and opendns all with my dyndns account always being updated without a computer which is very nice. I used duct tape and taped the hub to the top of the device and it looks good. I am getting a super fast connetion to the internet through my wireless although I havn't ran it through any tests its plenty fast for online gaming. Also I run a media center from my PC to laptop that connects via HDMI to my plasma and it works fantastic, not one hiccup during movies or music so far.
The deivce doesn't seem to get hot at all. just a slight warm. all in all it looks good, works as it should, and just blows past my expectations.
The only thing that would have been nice is 802.11n support but right now I am ok with it.